The Miami Dolphins will play their historic first-ever regular season game in Spain in 2025

The NFL announced today that the Miami Dolphins will play as the designated team in the historic first-ever regular season game in Spain, as part of the 2025 International Games. The NFL Madrid 2025 game will take place in the iconic Bernabéu stadium, home of the Spanish football team Real Madrid CF, in partnership with the city of Madrid and the Comunidad de Madrid. This exciting opportunity further strengthens the team’s commitment to growing soccer globally and expanding its fan base and impact, particularly in the Spanish-speaking world.

“We are thrilled to play the inaugural NFL game in Spain, a country rich in history, tradition and passion and home to a vibrant Dolphins fan base,” said Tom Garfinkel, vice chairman, president and CEO of the Miami Dolphins. “There is a hunger for football in this market and we are proud to join the NFL in growing this game internationally while engaging with old and new fans. With the unique synergy between Miami and Madrid , we believe this is just the beginning for us in this incredible region and we look forward to bringing the excitement and community of Dolphins football to Spain in 2025 and beyond.

The upcoming match marks the team’s eighth regular season international match and fourth in a new country, following previous international matches in Germany (2023), United Kingdom (2021, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2007) and in Canada (2008). With each international appearance, the Dolphins have made it a priority to connect with fans, build excitement for the game and introduce dynamic NFL football to new global audiences.

Through the NFL’s Global Markets Program (GMP), the Dolphins initially secured marketing rights in Spain in December 2021, as well as Brazil and the United Kingdom, and have worked over the past several years to engage with market fans through watch parties, alumni appearances and Spanish-language content. In 2024, the team expanded its GMP reach to Argentina, Colombia and Mexico and now holds marketing rights in more Spanish-speaking countries than any other NFL team. The Dolphins are also one of only two clubs active in six global markets.

Other highlights of the Dolphins’ GMP efforts and global reach include hosting the first-ever flag football clinic in Brazil in July 2024, building strong fan clubs through watch parties and activations in Spain, Brazil, the United Kingdom and Mexico, and collaboration with international sports icons. like Felipe Luis and the stars of major football clubs like Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, as well as the cast of the 11-time Emmy Award-winning TV show “Ted Lasso”. Through strategic influencer partnerships and major events like the NFL Experience in São Paulo, the Dolphins continue to lead efforts to advance the growth of the game around the world and foster a global community of Dolphins fans, which will continue ahead of the team’s trip to Madrid in 2025.

The Dolphins’ opponent, along with the game date and kickoff time, will be announced during the full 2025 NFL schedule later this spring. Additional details about the game and surrounding events will be shared in the coming months. Interested fans can sign up for NFL Madrid 2025 game information at nfl.com/madrid.

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